Barbara Taylor
Sparta,MI
Summary
I believe teachers need to create a nurturing environment for their students to trust and be successful. I am a professional with knowledge in phonemic and phonological awareness. I taught small groups, focusing on pre-reading and math skills. I also worked with kids on fine motor skills using the Handwriting Without Tears program. I would love to be considered for an interview to work as a Title Reading Teacher Assistant.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
GSRP Associate Teacher
Kent ISD
Sparta, Michigan
08.2021 - 05.2026
- Worked with whole and small groups of students for pre-reading and math skills
- Assisted my lead teacher with evaluating students
- Provided guidance and support to children in social and academic skills
- Created activities to help students with skills
- Lead Fast Focus group with phonemic awareness skills and activities
Kindergarten Teacher
Kent City Schools
Kent City, Michigan
08.1987 - 06.2019
- Started All Day Kindergarten in Kent City
- Collaborated with parents to support child development and address individual needs.
- Evaluated students by summative and formative assessments.
- Worked collaboratively with our K team and school staff
- Collected data to drive instruction
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12-1991
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-1986
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Data-driven instruction
- Child development
- Phonemic awareness
- Individualized instruction
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Instructional planning
- Parent communication
Timeline
GSRP Associate Teacher
Kent ISD
08.2021 - 05.2026
Kindergarten Teacher
Kent City Schools
08.1987 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Central Michigan University